Psychology and Law: An Empirical Perspective

Psychology and Law: An Empirical Perspective
ISBN-10
1593855907
ISBN-13
9781593855901
Series
Psychology and Law
Category
Psychology
Pages
516
Language
English
Published
2007-07-01
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
Neil Brewer, Kipling D. Williams

Description

Rrom the initial investigation of a crime to the sentencing of an offender, a wide range of practices within the criminal justice system drawon psychological knowledge. In this book, prominent cognitive adn social psychology researchers analyze the processes in volved in such tasks as interviewing witnesses, detecting deception, and eliciting eyewitness reports and indentification from adults and children. Also examined are factors that influence decision making by jurors and judges, including the persuasive strategies used by lawyers. Throughout, findings from experimental research are translated into clear rrecommendations fo rimproving the quality of evidence and the fairness of investigative and legal proceedings. The book also addresses salient methodological questions and identifies key directions for future investigation.

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